Railways To Split Gains With Public Warfield Plan
Washington August 14 The Warfield plan for railroad control proposes a flat 6 percent return on invested capital and distributes excess profits between labor and the public The plan includes directing the interstate commerce commission to set rates sufficient to cover costs and provide the minimum return.
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Man
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Luther N. Walters
National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities
Walter
Transportation Board
Secretary of Transportation
Xuipon
Tabor
Extend Food Control to Other Necessities
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer sent amendments to the house agricultural committee extending anti-profiteering provisions of the food control act to wearing apparels tools utensils implements and containers of foods seeds and fertilizers. Violations carry fines up to 5000 dollars or up to five years imprisonment.
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Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Palmer
W Son
Congress
Memorial Site Chosen for First Kansas Fighters Memorial
Governor Allen names a three member committee to select a site on the Vicksburg battlefield for a memorial to the First Kansas fighters. The committee includes Commander of the G A R Ira F Collins of Sebetha and W W Bowman of Topeka. The memorial was authorized by the last legislature. Theodore a department
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Allen
Vickburg
Kansas
Ira F. Collins
Sebetha
W. W Bowman
Topeka
Theodore A
Kansas Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy and Cooler Friday
Partly cloudy conditions continue tonight and Friday with possible local thunder showers this afternoon or tonight in the eastern portion. Temperatures show cooler readings Friday after yesterday's high and today’s low.
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Kansas
Teachers Institute to Close Tomorrow in Douglas County
State High School Inspector Lewis visited Lawrence to observe the Douglas county teachers institute in session with about sixty teachers. The program included electing new officers and a health talk by Miss Elizabeth Ruta on tuberculosis and contagious diseases. Institute students have worked two hours daily under Dr A W Clarke.
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Lewis
Lawrence
Douglas County
Teachers’ Institute
Eers
Ada, Davis
Elizabeth Rut
A. W. Clarke
Serious Charge Made Against Vogl In Eudora Attacking Worker
Vogl of Eudora 19 year old Frances Griner attacked while working at the cork shirt of the threshing outfit run by Vogl and his father arraigned before Justice Mantey with $800 bond set and prelim hearing at 10. Two young women were employed at the cook shack the alleged assault occurred while one girl was away on an errand at a neighbor's home.
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Furl Vogl
Eudora
Frances Griner
Vogl
R. C. Mantey
H C L Remedies Are Futile Says Sen Reed
Senator Reed declares that remedies before the High Court of Law are futile and that the core operation of immutable laws governs political action. He emphasizes fundamental operation beyond temporary fixes. The remarks underscore a belief in enduring constitutional principles guiding governance.
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H.C.L
Sen. Reed
Missouri Senator Warns Prices Rise From Natural Laws
Senator Reed of Missouri told the Senate that rising living costs stem from fundamental economic laws. He argued artificial remedies to curb prices disrupt production and fail to match supply with demand. He noted war shortages eased and postwar demand could push prices up unless production increases. Names and dates are partially garbled in the text.
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Washington, Ave
Thich
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Missouri Sutton
Mr. Reed
Hein
United States
Palmer vows to prosecute profiteers selling essentials
Attorney General Palmer told a senate committee that he intends to prosecute all dealers in necessities who charge above prices set by city and county price committees. Lieut. George W. Smith sails for Fort Dodge to report for discharge. Mrs. Smith accompanies him to Kansas City.
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Washington
Palmer
Senate Or Culture Committee
George W. Smith
Toray
Fort Dodme
Iowa
Mrs. Smith
Kansas City
Wilson Will Not Yield On Treaty Reservations
Washington August 14 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to notify President Wilson it will visit the White House to discuss treaty reservations and the lease covenant before reporting. The President’s stance on reservations remains unchanged and he plans a national tour to advocate his side after the committee report. He aims to reach the Pacific coast to review the Pacific fleet in early September.
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Wilson
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Capitol
Tamulty
House
Bliss
Henry White
McCumber
North Dakota
Harding
Ohio
Republcans
White
Senate
Tidday
Hitchcock
Nebraska
They Foreign Relations Committee
Tumulty
Pacific Coast
Congress
Smokers fined in Lawrence police court
Two lawrence smokers faced fines after charges for smoking in public. Hugo Harman vesterly paid 25 dollars fine and costs totaling 20 dollars 50 cents, while Clarence Brown was fined 1 dollar plus costs totaling 6 dollars 50 cents. Harman previously faced police court for a game of chance with Arthur Tuttle, both fined 50 dollars in that case. Charles Achaing was fined 5 dollars for speeding, total 10 dollars 50 cents. W W Hawkins plans to manage a Chautauqua in southern Nebraska until the university term opens.
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Lawrence
Ted
Hugo Harman Vesterly
Clarence Brown
Hugo Harmon
Arthur Tuttle
Tuttle
Harmon
Charles Achaing
Chautauqua
Horticulturists Host Tourists Week in Woodland Park Meeting
The Douglas County horticultural society plans for a reception during the Kantens Oveb pakke visit. A committee was appointed to arrange the exhibit and hospitality as Woodland Park hosts the event. The meeting at Woodland Park included a county fair preview and a picnic, with the next session set for September 8 during the tourists orchardists visit.
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Kane
Douglas County Corticultural Society
Arbaiie
Jon Freon
Newton
Founah
Marty
Bourne
Reine
Cousig Aera
Peerartions
Vty
Gigie
Satarchiv
Wor. Recohring
Woodland Park
Teurtye Orchirdists
Slow progress on fort to fort highway contracts
County commissioners report slow start on road work. Section A has begun this week as the only section started. Section G at the west county line saw subletting by J O Patterson, with no start date yet. Bids for grading Sections F0 and F within the county are to be opened Saturday.
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Fort To
Fort
Catty Commissioners
J. O. Patterson
West County Line
Will Repair Bridges Across County
The board of county commissioners has received an carload of cement for bridge and culvert repairs across the county. They plan to start work as soon as crews can be hired to prevent further depreciation and avoid larger future costs.
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Douglas County
Deliveries On Gasoline Basis Shifts To Lively Local System
Local merchants announce a transition to a gasoline fueled delivery system effective tomorrow morning. The change aims to cut costs and improve service as most merchants have adopted motorized trucks for future deliveries to meat markets and other customers. Affected merchants warn that the old delivery end of the system will cease and that patrons should expect changes in timing and routes beginning April 37 as the new service consolidates deliveries under a single plan.
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Lawrence Storts
Tee Sysgener
Tony
Fins Mery
Toby
Olivery
Eid Oie
The
Weal Ettern
Maghhing
U S Crabs Eggs Seized Over Price Boost Allegations
In Chattanooga Tennessee the Atlantic Storage Corporation technicians stored 400 dozen eggs for Morris and Company of Chicago. Federal authorities seized the eggs under court proceedings accusing unlawful labeling to inflate prices.
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Chattanoows
Tenn
Aneust Tr
Atlantic Jee & Coll Storage Corporation
Morris & Company
Chicaigo
United States
Poor Man's Funeral Observed in Seibo Parish
A crude family funeral rite was held at a local church in Seibo with scant attendance. The Presbyt erian ceremony was used by Rev. Witla Person Mur and others from the Brick trechyteriga church on Firth Avenue in New York as mourners gathered.
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Nis
Ess
Firth Avenue
New York
Purrytown
Will License All Dealers in Sugar
The Department of Justice plans to license all sugar dealers to curb profiteering, using license regulations and Food Administration power. A circular to district attorneys notes food officials cap retail sugar at 11 cents per pound, and higher prices signal unreasonable margins by wholesaler or retailer.
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Department of Justice
Washington
Aug
Two Sue for Divorce in District Court
Delis Osborn requests a decree of divorce from John Obern in district court today with custody of the minor children. She alleges cruel treatment and seeks relief. Nelle Pearce also files for divorce from Frank W. Pearce alleging abandonment and lack of support.
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District Court For Freedom
District Court
Delis Osborn
John Obern
Nelle Pearce
Dicarte
Frank W. Pearce
Pearce aVewes
Babies Show Iirp Movement During Baby Week
Nine babies were taken to the weekly baby care at the public health nurse office in the city. Several children showed defects found during Baby Week and are responding to the care methods taught to mothers, with undenourished infants gaining weight to parents' great satisfaction.
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Caine
Wright
Sub Station A at Haskell Institute Opens Saturday
A new post office sub station named Station A will open at Haskell Institute this Saturday August 16. All mail and post office business for Haskell Institute will be handled through Station A from that day. Mrs H R B Peairs will manage the station under Postmaster Seewirst, with the order from Washington establishing it received today.
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Lawrence Post Office
Haskell Institute
H. RB. Peairs
Coc
Seewir
Washington
University of Kansas
Kansas Waterways Lose Purpose Amid Legal Confusion
A Kansas court ruling questions the ownership and future of river lands along major streams. The decision affects properties from the Missouri River near Arkansas to the Blue Rapids region, with debates over state trust and authority to sell decertified river lands.
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Ehiel
Tatate
Atutiter
W. Kuapy
Missouri River
Arkansas
Arkantho We
Kansas
Alan Styters
Meridian
Thekinson County
Marshall County
Reneo
Marias de Cyne
Jivert
President Wilken Won't Recede From Revenue Plan Voice
Aug 17 report notes the President may veto Wilson's revenue law amid ongoing contention in Congress. Both houses express doubt over the necessity of a revenue-focused repeal, while county work proceeds with sidewalk and guttering on the south edge of county property facing South Park.
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Wilken
Kien
South Park
Vinland
Douglas county fair opens with horse racing bicycle events and baseball tournament
The athletic committee decided the 1919 Douglas county fair will feature horse racing bicycle racing and baseball. A parade will precede the road race on August 2 with entries starting Monday. Prizes exceed $100 in bicycles and medals, with four county teams in a baseball tournament and prizes for parade features.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Fair
Eact
Mantle
East
H. W. Boltz
Woodland Park
Finance Committee Named for Homecoming Event
Preliminary sub committees are formed to organize the Lawrence and Douglas County veterans of the 805th and 806th pioneer regiments homecoming reception. A mass meeting of colored societies churches and other groups is set for Sunday afternoon at North Lawrence Baptist church.
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Lawrence and
Douglas County
North Lawrence Baptist Church
W. C. Brown
Douglas County Patriotic Association
James Ek. Howris
W. C .Brown
Ch. N. Jackson
James King
Will Morris
Fred Harvey
Chamber of Commerce
President Wilson asked to report on Europe relief fund use
Washington August 14 President Wilson faced a House resolution from Chairman Good demanding a report on how the 100 million relief fund for European destitution was used. Topeka August 14 instructions issued for 105 county acts to begin Friday with local investigations of Yetenities costs sent by Attorney General Hopkins.
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Washington
Wilson
Good
The
House
Congress
Europe
Topeka
Hopkins
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